The University of Massachusetts and Baystate Health is seeking an Internal Medicine or primary care physician to join our nationally recognized faculty to teach the next generation of primary care physicians in Springfield, MA.

Baystate Health is western Massachusetts’s premier healthcare provider and home to the University of Massachusetts Medical School - Baystate. A recognized leader in educational innovation, Baystate Medical Center has been training doctors since 1914. Today, over 300 residents and fellows in 10 residency and 20 fellowship programs are in training at Baystate, the regional campus of the University of Massachusetts Medical School – Baystate.

Key components of the position:

Mentor and teach the next generation of internal medicine residents. A faculty appointment to UMass School of Medicine and an opportunity to teach medical students from the UMMS-Baystate Regional Campus

A team-based care model in a patient centric organization that cares for a culturally diverse and equally valued community. Focus on the whole person—understanding and respecting their needs, culture, values, and preferences—and supporting them in becoming active participants in their health care.

A longitudinal clinical practice and commitment to a career in Primary Care Internal Medicine. This position offers a dynamic blend of primary care, teaching and quality improvement opportunities. You will be part of a team of healthcare professionals that includes advanced practice providers, nurse clinical coordinators, pharmacy doctors, on-site specialists, behavioral health partners and community health workers.

An opportunity to work in a NCQA Level III Patient Centered Medical Home that is nationally recognized for its work in Academic Innovation, Patient Access, Highly Reliable Systems and Top Tier Quality.

Candidates must be BC/BE in Internal Medicine , Family Medicine or Med/Peds. Role modeling of exceptional clinical, teaching and communication skills in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment is expected.

The Baystate Health System is located in the heart of the Pioneer Valley. The Valley boasts a lively mix of the old world New England charm and the vibrant energy of the revitalized city of Springfield.

The close proximity to Connecticut and Hartford, its capital, possess additional opportunities for housing, dining, and entertainment. A short drive to the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops, and Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary as well as many multicultural restaurants of Springfield’s vibrant foodie scene. Easy access to major cities such as Boston and New York without the expensive cost of living.

Our Physicians will tell you the reasons they chose Baystate Health are its unique work environment and culture. Here you are part of a collaborative team that values your expertise and wants you to contribute your ideas and options. At Baystate Medical Practices, our mission is to ensure that our entire community has convenient access to affordable and effective primary care. Our work is data, quality and performance improvement driven and our providers are encouraged to participate on improvement measure teams. Join us in delivering a higher state of caring at Baystate Health.

Baystate Health is a nationally ranked, award-winning, multi-institutional healthcare system located in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley of Western Massachusetts. Baystate Health was recently recognized as a Thompson Reuters Top 15 Health System for outstanding clinical performance and quality outcomes and Baystate Medical Center was recently recognized as the #5 overall “Major Teaching Hospital” in Thompson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals for their overall organizational performance in patient care, operational efficiency and financial stability. Baystate Medical Center is a Leapfrog, Top Hospital and a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence. Our hospitals and practices are just steps from the ivy-covered buildings of prestigious colleges and universities, and we enjoy easy access to Boston, New York City, the snow covered slopes of Vermont, and the beaches of the Cape and Islands. Finding your niche is easy — it starts with Baystate Health.